
Plot for Peace
Documentary
Overview
This is the untold story behind History, a well-kept secret behind the world-wide icon: Nelson Mandela's release was a Plot for Peace. For the first time, heads of state, generals, diplomats, master spies and anti-apartheid fighters reveal how Africa's front line states helped end apartheid. Their improbable key to Mandela's prison cell was a mysterious French businessman, dubbed "Monsieur Jacques" in classified correspondence. His trade secret was trust
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2013-11-20
Runtime:
1h 24m
Director:
Mandy Jacobson
Writer:
Carlos Agulló
Top Cast

Nelson Mandela
Self (archive footage)

Winnie Mandela
Self

Thabo Mbeki
Self

Neels Van Tonder
Self

Jacinto Veloso
Self - Minister of Security and Cooperation (Mozambique)

Odile Biyidi
Self - President of Survie (NGO, France)

Pik Botha
Self

Joaquim Chissano
Self - Former President (Mozambique)

Chester Crocker
Self - Assistant Secretary of State (USA)

Wynand du Toit
Self - Special Forces (South Africa)

Rusty Evans
Self - Director-General of Foreign Affairs (South Africa)

Michael Ledeen
Self - National Security Council (USA)
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